Milngavie
Place in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.942, -4.325 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 54 74 |
| Population: | 13,110 |
| Dialling code: | 0141 (Glasgow) |
Milngavie is a small town on the northern fringe of Glasgow in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, sitting where the Allander Water cuts through gentle, wooded ground. It is best known as the traditional starting point of the long-distance West Highland Way, and lies close to Mugdock Country Park with views towards the Campsie Fells, so its location makes it a popular base for walkers and day visitors.
Historically the town grew in the 19th century with mills and the railway, and today it has a largely commuter demographic with a busy high street of independent shops, regular community events and farmers' markets. The mix of Victorian and Edwardian streets, nearby green space and good local schools gives Milngavie a reputation as a pleasant, family‑oriented town with a steady trickle of outdoor-focused tourism.
Postcode districts covering Milngavie
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Paisley 7.6 miles12.2 km
- East Kilbride 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Hamilton 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Cumbernauld 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Kilmarnock 24 miles38.6 km
- Coatbridge 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Greenock 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Stirling 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Airdrie 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Falkirk 21 miles33.8 km
- Motherwell 16.8 miles27 km
Neighbouring places
- Bearsden North Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Bearsden Place 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Bearsden South Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Faifley Place 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Drumchapel/Anniesland Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Strathblane Place 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Kilpatrick Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Maryhill Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Duntocher and Hardgate Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Canal Ward 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Clydebank Central Ward 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Garscadden/Scotstounhill Ward 4 miles6.5 km
Example postcodes in Milngavie
G62 7RS, G62 7PP, G62 7BJ, G62 7TJ, G62 6JL, G62 6PL, G62 6HN, G62 6HH, G62 9BN … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 31.6 miles50.8 km
- Milngavie Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Hillfoot Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
Hotels near Milngavie Ad
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Glasgow 5 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Pipers' Tryst Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Dakota Glasgow 5 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Golden Jubilee Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Sec 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Maldron Hotel Glasgow City 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Hilton Glasgow 4 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Kimpton Blythswood Hotel & Spa 5 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Apex City of Glasgow Hotel 4 6 miles9.6 km
Schools in Milngavie
- Clober Primary School Primary
- Craigdhu Primary School Primary
- Douglas Academy Secondary
- Milngavie Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rothesay Dock Harbour 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Braehead Shopping centre 4.8 miles7.8 km
- University of Glasgow Library University 4.9 miles8 km
- Hunterian Art Gallery University 5 miles8 km
- University of Glasgow University 5 miles8.1 km
- Museum of Transport Argyle Street Museum 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Campsie Fells Hill 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Museum of Piping Museum 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 6 miles9.7 km
- Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre 6.1 miles9.8 km